ATV riding in Tuscany: Yamaha Kodiak through Lima Valley

Streams, fords and dirt tracks on a Yamaha Kodiak in the Tuscan Apennines

ATV riding in Livizzano, Tuscany takes you across the Lima Valley on a Yamaha Kodiak 700 quad bike, navigating wooded paths, mountain streams and mule tracks to reach Monte Prato Fiorito. The three-hour activity includes a safety briefing, helmet and underhelmet, and a live guide who speaks English, Italian, French, Norwegian and three additional languages. At the halfway point, riders with a valid B license can swap driving duties.

The experience

Livizzano sits in the heart of the Tuscan Apennines, and the ride starts with a briefing on the Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS: how to handle the throttle, navigate the terrain, and operate the machine safely. Once you're comfortable, you head out into the Lima Valley on trails most visitors never see: wooded paths that open onto natural bottomed tracks, stream crossings where the quad handles the water, and switchbacks that climb toward Monte Prato Fiorito. The landscape shifts as you ride: dense forest gives way to open slopes, and from the summit you stop to take in the view across the surrounding ridges.

The route is built around what the terrain offers: fords to cross, mule tracks to follow, dirt paths that wind through nature reserves. You're not watching someone else navigate these. You're operating the machine, reading the ground, making the decisions that get you through. The Yamaha Kodiak is built for this kind of riding: stable enough for a beginner to handle safely, responsive enough to feel the difference between a tight line and a loose one. Halfway through, if you hold a valid B license and pass a practical test, you can hand off the controls to your co-rider and switch roles.

The operator provides helmet and underhelmet, a rain jacket if the weather turns, and access to changing rooms and showers afterward. CSEN membership and RC insurance are included. Kasko insurance (coverage for damage to the quad) is available to add at checkout. The guide stays with the group throughout, explaining the route and the machine, and speaks your language: English, Italian, French, Norwegian or one of three others.

What’s included

• Helmet and underhelmet.
• rain jacket.
• three hours of riding on a Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS quad bike.
• safety briefing and test run.
• live guide in English, Italian, French, Norwegian or one of three additional languages.
• access to changing rooms and showers.
• CSEN membership and RC insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Val Di Lima Off Road

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Italian, French, Norwegian and three other languages, so you can follow the briefing and route explanation in your own language. If you speak one of those languages, you'll understand every instruction and safety detail without translation delays.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Danish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS like to ride if I've never been on a quad bike before?

The Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS is designed for riders of all experience levels. A full briefing and test run happen before the ride starts, so you learn how to operate the machine in a controlled setting. The guide explains the throttle, braking and steering, and you practice until you feel ready. The quad is stable and forgiving on the terrain you'll encounter.

Can I switch to being a passenger partway through if I get tired of driving?

Yes. At the halfway point, if you hold a valid B license and pass a practical driving test, you and your co-rider can swap roles. One person drives while the other rides as a passenger, then you switch back if you want to.

What is Monte Prato Fiorito, and how long does it take to reach it?

Monte Prato Fiorito is a summit in the Lima Valley with views across the surrounding Apennine landscape. The ride climbs toward it over wooded paths and open slopes, and you stop at the top to take in the view. The entire activity runs three hours from start to finish.

Do I need a driver's license to ride the quad bike?

You don't need a license to ride during the activity itself. However, if you want to swap driving duties with a co-rider at the halfway point, you must hold a valid B license and pass a practical test.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The price includes the three-hour ride, helmet and underhelmet, rain jacket, guide in your language, changing rooms and showers, CSEN membership and RC insurance. Kasko insurance (coverage for damage to the quad) is optional and available to add at checkout.